AMUSEMENTS

Hokitika Guardian, 9 November 1936, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

PRINCESS THEATRE.

TO-NIGHT AND TUESDAY. “HELL-SHIP MORGAN.”

George Bancroft is superb in the title role of 'the Columbia production, “Hell-Ship Morgan,’’ Which Opens at the Princess Theatre to-night. He is seen as the stern master of the “Southern Cross,’’ who brooks no opposition and thunders his Way to victory in every conquest. Anri Sothern’s loveliness and histrionic ability are oatstanding, while Victor Jory gives a noteworthy performance as the third member of a love triangle. The photography, especially of the “Southern Cross” in storms at sea is remarkable, bringing the audience to a of excitement time arid again as the sturdy : vessel plunges through mountainous seas. D. Ross LedprmanV direction has helped materially to maintain the fast and thrilling tempo of “Hell-Ship Morgan.” Howard Hickman, Ralph Byrd, George Regas, and Rollo Lloyd are outstanding in the fine supporting cast. Also cartoon, and Three Stooges comedy.

REGENT THEATRE.

FINAL SESSION TO-NIGHT.

“THE THREE MUSKETEERS ’’

' Elaborately mounted, but With its rich ccistutpes settings and spectacle never allowed to interfere with the forceful directness of the great Dumas tale, RKO Radio’s depiction of' the “The■Musketeers’’ opened at the Regent Theatre on Saturday and will be screened for' the last time to-night. For the first-time the immortal swashbucklers, d’Artagnan and his comrades in arms, come to the screen with sound to create complete realism. Brilliantly enacted, faithfully adapted, arid directed with spirit, (the classic of 17th Century, intrigue realises the full romantic flavour of the widely familiar novel. Audience satisfaction was amply attested at the opening performance. Swiftly paced, the picture drives to its exciting climaxes with verve, suspense and emotional punch, its more blustering episodes graced with lusty comedy, and its quieter moods with sentimental charm. The conflict of wit arid blade, love and blandishment which decides tlie issue between the Queen of France and Cardinal Richelieu iur dominance of the King, arid the reckless devotion of the four fighting cava- 1 Hers who pledged their lives with the famous slogan, “All for one.'one for all.’’ Excellent supports include Rathe news, interest, comedy and Ali ian news.

TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY.

“THE INVISIBLE RAY.”

The “Invisible Ray” was dire'ted by Lambert Hillver, and the cast supporting Karlofl' and Lugosi includes such talented players as Frances Drake. Frank’ Lawton, Beulah Bdndi, Walter Kingsford and Violet Kemble Cooper;The picture, its story adapted by John Colton from an original story by Howard Higgin arid Douglas Hodges, was produced by Edmund Grainger.